Overview
From the City of Light to the lavender fields of Provence, this 14-day French adventure combines iconic landmarks, world-class cuisine, and picturesque countryside. Explore art museums, medieval villages, and vineyard-covered hills in one unforgettable journey.
Top Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Paris Arrival
Seine river cruise, Notre-Dame area, Latin Quarter dinner
💡 Tip: Get Paris Visite pass for unlimited metro. Book museum tickets online to skip lines.
Iconic Paris
Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe
💡 Tip: Visit Eiffel Tower at sunset for amazing views. Book tickets in advance.
Art & Culture
Louvre Museum, Musée d'Orsay, Tuileries Garden
💡 Tip: Louvre is huge - focus on must-sees. Musée d'Orsay has best impressionist art.
Versailles
Palace and gardens of Versailles, Marie Antoinette's estate
💡 Tip: Start early to beat crowds. Rent a bike to explore the gardens.
Montmartre & Marais
Sacré-Cœur, artist square, Le Marais shopping
💡 Tip: Montmartre is steep - wear comfortable shoes. Marais is best for boutique shopping.
Travel to Lyon
TGV to Lyon, old town exploration, bouchon dinner
💡 Tip: Book TGV tickets early for best prices. Try traditional Lyonnaise cuisine.
Lyon Gastronomy
Food market tour, cooking class, wine tasting
💡 Tip: Les Halles de Lyon is foodie paradise. Reserve cooking class in advance.
Avignon
Papal Palace, Pont d'Avignon, medieval old town
💡 Tip: Climb Rocher des Doms for panoramic views. Old town is car-free.
Provence Villages
Gordes, Roussillon ochre cliffs, Sénanque Abbey
💡 Tip: Rent a car for flexibility. Visit Sénanque early for lavender photos.
Luberon Valley
Bonnieux, Ménerbes, Lacoste hilltop villages
💡 Tip: Stop at roadside fruit stands. Villages are tiny - easy to explore on foot.
Aix-en-Provence
Cézanne studio, Cours Mirabeau, local markets
💡 Tip: Markets are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday mornings. Try calissons d'Aix.
Marseille
Old Port, Calanques boat tour, seafood lunch
💡 Tip: Book Calanques tour in advance. MuCEM museum is worth a visit.
Return to Paris
TGV back, Sainte-Chapelle, final shopping
💡 Tip: Sainte-Chapelle's stained glass is stunning on sunny days. Visit before 10am.
Departure
Last café au lait, departure from CDG
💡 Tip: Allow 3+ hours for CDG airport. RER B train is cheapest from city.
Essential Travel Tips
- Learn basic French phrases - "Bonjour" and "Merci" go a long way
- Restaurants close between lunch and dinner - plan accordingly
- Sunday mornings have amazing markets, but shops close Sunday/Monday
- Tap water is free at restaurants - ask for "une carafe d'eau"
- Metro pickpockets target tourists - keep valuables secure
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Best Time to Visit
April-June or September-October for pleasant weather and fewer crowds. July-August is peak tourist season with higher prices.
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